October 6, 2022 MEETING

The club planned on presenting the proceeds from the October 1, 2022 car show to Service Dogs for Veterans. Unfortunately, due to the predicted path of hurricane Ian, the car show was postponed. Recognizing that our charity was expecting a club donation, an appeal went out to the membership for donations. Those donations and club funds raised since the last car show were pooled and the club proudly presented to Service Dogs for Veterans, represented by Bill Brightman and James Ault with his service dog Elsa, a check for $58,100. The picture shows a check amount of $57,900 but a late donation brought it up to $58,100.

Club President, Jerry Pimental, presenting Service Dogs for Veterans Bill Brightman and James Ault and his service dog Elsa, a check for $57,900 (a late donation raised it to $58,100)

Joe Musuraca and Mary Smits, car show co-chairs

WYFF4 News Coverage of the Check Presentation

September 1, 2022 MEETING

The club was fortunate to have guest speakers from Service Dogs for Veterans, Bill Brightman, Rick Schwartz, James Ault with his service dog Elsa, and Jim Jim Capabianco with his service dog Marshall. They spoke about the relationship the Ridge Runner Corvettes club has with SD4V and how it benefits them. They also shared some history and strategy direction with the club. James & Jim shared their story and told us how the dog has helped them in there day to day living.

Panorama picture of the meeting room - photo courtesy of Dave Smits

SD4V guests - Jim Capabianco with Marshall, Rick Schwartz, James Ault with Elsa, Bill Brightman - photo courtesy of Sheila Smith

SD4V guests - Jim Capabianco, Rick Schwartz, James Ault, Bill Brightman - photo courtesy of Joy Phillips

Bill Brightman - SD4V Founder - photo courtesy of Joy Phillips

James Ault with his service dog Elsa - photo courtesy of Joy Phillips

Jim Capabianco with his service dog Marshall - photo courtesy of Joy Phillips

Rick Schwartz - SD4V board member - photo courtesy of Joy Phillips

JULY 7, 2022 MEETING

The club was fortunate to have guest speakers from Michelin, Dr. Jeff Anderson & Lee Willard. They spoke on their background, tire technology, tire development, Corvette racing, and they shared a few personal stories from their careers.

Special thanks to Lee Bates, the club’s National Corvette Museum Ambassador for arranging for the guest speakers.